Foster City, CA vs Miami Lakes, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $90,339). Miami Lakes leads in cost of living index (136 vs 276). Foster City leads in crime level (1.9 vs 2.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foster City, CA | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1730) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 32,180 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,863,228 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $191,267 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 276 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+11.4 |
D
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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D
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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